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Max GreenThe Rockford native committed a sex crime, and in order to get out of prison he has to meet the state’s long list of rigid parole requirements for those convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault. He could remain behind bars for the rest of his life if he doesn’t find appropriate housing. For Lindenmeier , that means finding a place to live where, among other things, he is away from children and has no internet-accessible devices like smartphones and smart TVs.For Illinois Sex Offenders, Six Years Can Turn Into Life In Prisonhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-sex-offenders-six-years-can-turn-life-prison
83301 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 14 Nov 2017 13:01:07 +0000For Illinois Sex Offenders, Six Years Can Turn Into Life In PrisonAPCHICAGO - A federal judge has ruled a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging inadequate health care in prisons may cover all inmates with serious medical needs in every state facility. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso means thousands of inmates could be affected by the class-action lawsuit. Camille Bennett is a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, which represents the inmates who sued. She says Illinois' system for providing health care in prison is "broken" and the ruling means "the solutions must be systemic." A 2015 report by court-approved researchers following visits to Illinois prisons found treatment delays, haphazard follow-up care and other serious problems. IDOC argued the report provided an incomplete picture of the comprehensive medical system in place.Judge OKs Class-Action Over Illinois Prison Health Carehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/judge-oks-class-action-over-illinois-prison-health-care
74265 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 01 May 2017 15:52:05 +0000Judge OKs Class-Action Over Illinois Prison Health CareTom LisiGovernor Bruce Rauner wants a private employer to take over 120 nursing jobs from state prisons. But the Illinois Senate passed legislation that would block the plan on Wed.Gov. Rauner Pushes to Privatize Illinois Prison Nursing Jobshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/gov-rauner-pushes-privatize-illinois-prison-nursing-jobs
72807 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 30 Mar 2017 12:01:14 +0000Gov. Rauner Pushes to Privatize Illinois Prison Nursing JobsAssociated PressKEWANEE, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Department of Corrections is opening its first facility for offenders nearing the end of their sentences where they can learn important life skills.Illinois center to prepare inmates for life outside prisonhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-center-prepare-inmates-life-outside-prison
70631 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 07 Feb 2017 12:40:03 +0000Illinois center to prepare inmates for life outside prisonAssociated PressThe Illinois Department of Corrections' director says staff at the major women's prison needs training on how to work with female inmates. John Baldwin responded to a federally funded study of Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln that found women there are treated more harshly than men and end up spending more time behind bars than necessary.Training Needed for Working With Women Inmateshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/training-needed-working-women-inmates
67348 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 18 Nov 2016 22:38:03 +0000Training Needed for Working With Women InmatesPatrick SmithThe union that represents corrections officers is calling for increased security measures following an assault in an Illinois state prison. An Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman says last night, inmates injured six guards at Pontiac maximum security prison. Eddie Caumiant is the liason between prison workers and the state employee union. He says the assault - by five inmates - was the culmination of a troubling trend of violence at the downstate facility. "There’s been almost daily assaults with things thrown at officers, there was an officer who was stabbed a couple of times and then we have yesterday’s bench clearer with several staff injured in one incident," Caumiant said. Caumiant says inmates should stay confined to their cells until the department figures out the root causes of the violence - and completes a sweep for weapons. He says the injured officers are all recovering.Assault at Pontiac Prison Highlights Recurring Trendhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/assault-pontiac-prison-highlights-recurring-trend
63492 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 22 Aug 2016 18:16:24 +0000Assault at Pontiac Prison Highlights Recurring TrendAssociated PressCHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov . Bruce Rauner has signed a package of legislation involving criminal justice, saying the system needs to be approached "with more compassion." The Republican governor signed the five bills Monday morning at an Illinois Department of Corrections adult transition center on Chicago's West Side. Rauner's office says the measures are aimed at reducing recidivism and helping low-level offenders. Rauner says the state needs to be "balancing punishment with rehabilitation and not needlessly tearing families and lives apart." Illinois Department of Corrections Director John Baldwin says the legislation "will help ensure that we are giving young men and women a second chance at life." Among the measures Rauner signed into law Monday are items that change the minimum probation period for young offenders and address phone call costs for inmates.Gov. Rauner signs package of criminal justice legislationhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/gov-rauner-signs-package-criminal-justice-legislation
63489 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 22 Aug 2016 17:52:38 +0000Gov. Rauner signs package of criminal justice legislationAssociated PressPONTIAC, Ill. (AP) - A prison in central Illinois has been placed on lockdown while state officials investigate the assault of six employees by five inmates. Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman Nicole Wilson said Monday that the Pontiac Correctional Center is on lockdown following the incident Sunday and will remain on lockdown until the department has finished its investigation. She didn't say what a lockdown at the facility entails. The prison's website says no visitors are allowed. The six employees who were assaulted have been treated for non-life threatening injuries and released from the hospital. Illinois prison on lockdown after inmates assault 6 workershttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-prison-lockdown-after-inmates-assault-6-workers
63485 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 22 Aug 2016 13:49:58 +0000 Illinois prison on lockdown after inmates assault 6 workersAssociated PressAn Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman says six officers have been injured by inmates at the maximum-security prison in Pontiac. IDOC spokeswoman Nicole Wilson said in a brief statement that the correctional officers were treated for injuries that are not life-threatening after the incident Sunday at the Pontiac Correctional Center.Several IDOC Officers Injured in Pontiac Assaulthttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/several-idoc-officers-injured-pontiac-assault
63479 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 22 Aug 2016 11:46:40 +0000Several IDOC Officers Injured in Pontiac AssaultAssociated PressSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - New state data show that the number of people incarcerated in Illinois prisons has fallen in recent years but facilities still remain overcrowded. The most recent report on Illinois Department of Corrections facilities shows the agency held 47, 483 inmates in May. That's the lowest in five years when the department reported 47,150 inmates behind bars. The peak was in January 2013 with more than 49,320 inmates. The state prison system's facilities are designed to house 32,000 prisoners. Gov . Bruce Rauner has asked a special committee to study how to reduce the Illinois prison population by 25 percent over the next decade. The Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform is scheduled to hold a public hearing Monday in Chicago.Illinois' still overcrowded prisons house fewer people http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-still-overcrowded-prisons-house-fewer-people
44863 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 27 Jul 2015 14:03:14 +0000Illinois' still overcrowded prisons house fewer people Associated PressSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov . Bruce Rauner has named an acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections to replace an appointed director who resigned two months into the job. Gladyse C. Taylor had been an agency adviser and an acting director in previous years. Corrections spokeswoman Nicole Wilson confirmed on Tuesday that Taylor had been named to the acting director post and cited her role in planning and funding the department's treatment programs. Earlier this year Rauner appointed her to the Illinois Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. Taylor takes the job after Donald Stolworthy resigned in March. No reason was given for his departure and agency officials didn't make him available for interviews. Taylor will earn a salary of $150,000.IDOC acting director namedhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/idoc-acting-director-named
42851 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 17 Jun 2015 13:26:19 +0000IDOC acting director namedA top official at the Illinois Department of Corrections has resigned following allegations of sexual harassment. Department spokesman Tom Shaer says two investigations focused on Deputy Director Ty Bates were launched about two months ago. He resigned after the investigations concluded and punishment, including suspension, was announced.IDOC official resignshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/idoc-official-resigns
7125 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 11 Jun 2013 11:53:19 +0000IDOC official resignsAlex RuscianoThe Illinois Department of Corrections has freed 120 inmates as part of a new early-release program. But the director of the department says letting more inmates out is not the answer to overcrowding in prisons.State frees 120 inmates on early releasehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/state-frees-120-inmates-early-release
5211 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 07 May 2013 21:22:34 +0000State frees 120 inmates on early release